Now playing Next Europe News EU Summit: Leaders meet to hash out new measures to curb gas prices Discussions will focus on capping gas prices, joint purchases, solidarity rules and common financing to tackle the energy crisis. 20/10/2022
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Now playing Next state of the union Europe's week: SOTU takes centre stage and media freedom law proposed Ursula von der Leyen gave her annual address to MEPs on Wednesday, with her remarks focusing on the war in Ukraine, anti-Russian sanctions, and the economic fallout from Russia's aggression. 16/09/2022
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Now playing Next Europe News EU energy plans to raise €140B to protect households - von der Leyen The Commission chief told Euronews that the EU's energy crisis plans will help member states to protect citizens. 14/09/2022
Now playing Next Europe News State of the EU: Six takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech The European Commission president spoke about the Ukraine war, energy reform, fight against corruption and the reform of common fiscal rules. 14/09/2022
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Now playing Next Europe News Watch back: Von der Leyen delivers annual state of EU speech The war in Ukraine and soaring energy prices featured heavily in the Commission President's speech. 14/09/2022
Now playing Next Europe News What has the Commission done since the last State of the Union speech? The war in Ukraine has derailed the plans the Commission chief outlined in her last address. 13/09/2022
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Now playing Next Europe News Von der Leyen unveils five proposals to curb rising energy prices The European Commission's president proposed a price cap on Russian pipeline gas and a plan to save electricity during peak hours. 07/09/2022